Discover a fuss-free cooking evolution this summer:
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the summer holidays fast approaching! With weather this fine, the last thing you want to be doing is spending hours at the stove while the rest of the family enjoy the wonders of the sunny season. Especially not after the year we’ve had.
Of course, meals still need to be prepared. But, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, we’ve evolved from half-day cooking marathons to dinners done in a flash. This summer, you can beat the system and produce delicious family meals in record time, without compromising on quality. It could even be as simple as popping ingredients into the microwave and letting the appliance take care of the rest. Check out these three simple tips for creating fuss-free meals this summer…
3 tips for owning dinner time
1. Get with the digital times
There’s nothing worse than mentally planning a dish only to discover you’re missing a core ingredient. With both big retailers and smaller grocery stores making the move to digital solutions, you can save yourself a stressful trip to the shops and order whatever you’re missing online – and it’ll be delivered straight to your door. While you’re waiting, sneak in a quick game of Jenga with the family or take a dip in the pool. How’s that for making the most of your summertime?
2. Invest in the right tech
They say a workman is only as good as his tools, and the same can be said for your cooking. Instead of every meal being a battle, why not simplify things by using your microwave to the max? While many may not consider a microwave as first choice to prepare a mean, the LG NeoChef Convection microwave features Smart Inverter technology that precisely controls the temperature, which means even cooking, heating and defrosting.
Pasta bakes, quiches, cakes, roasts, and even yoghurt can all be made using one of the NeoChef’s nine different cooking settings.
It will do all the heavy lifting; all you need to do is press a button. In fact, it’s so simple that even the kids could cook their favourite meals. As an oven and microwave in one, it offers the best of both worlds, and a smart solution to hassle-free summer cooking.
3. Embrace meal prep
This covers more than just the ingredients you’ll need for each meal of the week. When you’re planning meals – from weekday dinners to special get-togethers – think about everything from cooking time to prep beforehand. Are there leftovers in the fridge that could help make life easier? Is there a frozen ready-made meal that could work as a side dish to your Sunday lunch? That quiche we mentioned earlier can be frozen and reheated later in the week. Making smart meal-prep part of your summer cooking plans will help take the pressure off.
The proof is in the cooking
If this is sounding too good to be true, check out this simple and delicious recipe by celebrity chef Zola Nene. Her tasty lamb and potato dish – all cooked in the LG NeoChef – is proof that cooking has evolved. And that there’s no reason you can’t create flavourful, fuss-free dishes this summer.
Zola Nene’s Delicious Spicy Lamb and Potatoes
For the potatoes:
Start by cutting a mixture of potatoes and sweet potatoes into wedges. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon or two of tomato pesto to the mixture, toss, and then pop into the NeoChef for 20 minutes, or until tender.
For the lamb:
Season your lamb chops with your favourite spices, then drizzle with olive oil. Rub the spices into the meat to ensure you get the best possible flavour. Place the meat on the highest rack above the potato wedges, leaving even spacing between the different pieces. Select the pre-set for lamb chops on the NeoChef and let the microwave take care of the rest.
Halfway through the cooking time, turn the chops to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Voila! A delicious family meal cooked with minimal effort without skimping on flavour – how amazing is that?
Gone are the days when cooking had to be a full-day exercise. The cooking experience has evolved to save you time and effort, allowing you to focus on life’s most precious moments. Isn’t it time that you joined this fuss-free cooking evolution?
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